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What is RUN Powered by ADP
RUN Powered by ADP is a cloud-based payroll and HR platform designed primarily for small businesses to run payroll, manage employee records, and support compliance-related workflows. It typically supports pay processing, tax filing services, basic HR features (such as onboarding and document management), and integrations for time tracking and benefits depending on the package. The product is commonly used by owner-operators, HR generalists, and payroll administrators who want a guided payroll workflow with access to ADP services.
Guided payroll and tax workflow
RUN provides a structured payroll process that helps small teams run regular payroll with fewer manual steps. It is designed to support payroll tax calculations and filings as part of the service, reducing the need to manage tax forms independently. The workflow and reminders are oriented toward non-specialist payroll users who still need auditability and repeatability.
Broad HR feature coverage
Beyond payroll, RUN can be packaged with adjacent HR capabilities such as onboarding tasks, employee document storage, and basic HR recordkeeping. This breadth can reduce the number of separate point solutions a small business needs for core HR administration. It also supports add-ons and integrations for time & attendance and benefits, which helps consolidate employee data flows.
Backed by ADP services ecosystem
As part of ADP, RUN benefits from an established payroll services operation, partner ecosystem, and support infrastructure. This can matter for businesses that want a vendor with defined processes for compliance updates, tax notices, and payroll support. It also tends to fit organizations that prefer a service-supported model rather than only self-managed software.
Advanced talent features limited
RUN focuses on payroll and core HR administration rather than deep talent management. Recruiting, engagement, learning, and performance capabilities are typically lighter than specialized systems and may require add-ons or separate products. Organizations with complex hiring pipelines or structured L&D programs may outgrow the native functionality.
Pricing and packaging complexity
Capabilities often depend on the selected package and optional add-ons, which can make total cost and feature coverage harder to compare across vendors. Some functions (for example, time tracking, benefits administration, or background screening) may require additional modules or third-party services. This can introduce incremental costs and additional implementation coordination.
Customization and reporting constraints
Small-business payroll platforms commonly prioritize standardized workflows, which can limit customization for unique pay rules, approvals, or data models. Reporting can meet common payroll and HR needs but may be less flexible for cross-functional analytics or executive dashboards without exports or additional tools. Companies with complex job costing, industry-specific invoicing, or workshop/retail POS requirements may need dedicated operational systems alongside RUN.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Payroll | Contact ADP for pricing ("Get pricing") | Basic payroll, tax filing support, payroll input options, RUN & Done automation, multistate payroll, customizable reports. (Listed on product page; price not published). |
| Enhanced Payroll (Most popular) | Contact ADP for pricing ("Get pricing") | Includes Essential features plus ZipRecruiter®, State Unemployment Insurance services, garnishment payment service. |
| Complete Payroll & HR+ | Contact ADP for pricing ("Get pricing") | Enhanced features plus basic HR support (payroll + HR bundled). |
| HR Pro Payroll & HR | Contact ADP for pricing ("Get pricing") | Complete package plus enhanced HR support and employee perks. |
Additional official ADP Marketplace add-on pricing (examples taken from ADP Marketplace pages):
- Monthly Payroll 401(k) Integration — $12.50 per company per month (example edition). (Marketplace listing shows company-tiered monthly rates based on employee count).
- State IRA Integration — $30.00 per company per month (Marketplace listing).
- Telephone Timesheets Time Tracking for RUN — $5.00 per employee per month (billed by ADP based on active users).
Notes:
- ADP’s RUN product page requires contacting sales / requesting a quote for plan pricing; RUN’s plan names and feature groupings are published but prices for those tiers are not listed publicly on ADP’s product pages (customer must Get Pricing / Talk to Sales).
- ADP has had a limited-time promotional offer advertised on the RUN product page: "Get 6 months FREE" for eligible new RUN clients; see ADP terms & conditions for eligibility and cutoff dates.
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ADP, Inc.
Roseland, New Jersey, USA
1949
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